Meia Lua de Frente Kicks

Below the technique of Capoeira kicks.

The Meia Lua de Frente (may·loo·ah gee french) is the most basic circular kick in Capoeira. From a neutral stance just kick your foot up and around toward the opponent.

Meia Lua de frente is a powerful capoeira kick done to the front from a variety of opening moves. The kick gets its name from the half circle drawn by the kicking keg.

The leg moves in a big half circle from the outside to the centerline. The arms usually move in the opposite direction to balance the movement of the kicking leg. The kick can basically start with entrada or without any preparation, from ginga.